Medical Xpress September 25, 2024
Remote video consultations between patients and mental health specialists show a small but significant improvement in symptoms of depression and anxiety, finds a trial published by The BMJ.
Although the effect size is small, the researchers say the effect is still meaningful given the high levels of these disorders in the community.
Globally, depression and anxiety disorders are among the top leading causes of years lived with disability, but most people with depression and anxiety are treated in primary care and don’t have access to specialized mental health care.
Previous studies have shown that telemedicine in primary care settings can be effective, but evidence is scarce for remote consultations between patients in primary care settings and offsite mental health specialists.
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